Stańczyk, by Jan Matejko
  • 1. Who painted 'Stańczyk'?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Vincent van Gogh
C) Rembrandt
D) Jan Matejko
  • 2. Stańczyk was a historical figure who served as:
A) King
B) Military general
C) Court jester
D) Archbishop
  • 3. What historical event is referenced in the painting?
A) Partitions of Poland
B) Battle of Grunwald
C) French Revolution
D) Loss of Smolensk
  • 4. Where is the original painting currently housed?
A) Hermitage Museum
B) National Museum in Warsaw
C) British Museum
D) Louvre Museum
  • 5. What artistic movement does this painting belong to?
A) Surrealism
B) Cubism
C) Polish history painting
D) Impressionism
  • 6. What is the primary emotion depicted on Stańczyk's face?
A) Melancholy
B) Anger
C) Joy
D) Surprise
  • 7. What color is Stańczyk's jester costume?
A) Red
B) Yellow
C) Blue
D) Green
  • 8. What item is lying on the floor next to Stańczyk?
A) A crown
B) A book
C) A sword
D) A jester's marotte
  • 9. The painting symbolizes Poland's:
A) Economic prosperity
B) Political decline
C) Cultural renaissance
D) Military victory
  • 10. Which king was Stańczyk associated with?
A) Louis XIV
B) Peter the Great
C) Henry VIII
D) Sigismund I the Old
  • 11. What is the medium of the painting?
A) Tempera
B) Watercolor
C) Fresco
D) Oil on canvas
  • 12. The letter Stańczyk holds announces:
A) A peace treaty
B) The fall of Smolensk
C) A royal marriage
D) A military victory
  • 13. Which artistic technique is prominent in the painting?
A) Chiaroscuro
B) Abstract forms
C) Pointillism
D) Collage
  • 14. What furniture is visible in the room?
A) A throne
B) A bookshelf
C) A bed
D) A chair and table
  • 15. Stańczyk's pose suggests he is:
A) Deep in thought
B) Preparing to perform
C) Falling asleep
D) About to dance
  • 16. The painting's composition emphasizes:
A) Contrast and symbolism
B) Landscape details
C) Action and movement
D) Architectural accuracy
  • 17. In which century was the painting 'Stańczyk' created?
A) 17th century
B) 19th century
C) 20th century
D) 18th century
  • 18. What musical instrument appears in the background?
A) Trumpet
B) Lute
C) Drum
D) Violin
  • 19. How does the lighting in the painting emphasize Stańczyk?
A) He is in shadow while background is bright
B) Even lighting throughout
C) He is illuminated while background is dark
D) Spotlight from above
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